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Projecting the Stat Lines of the Bears' Key Offensive Players For the 2026 NFL Season

The 2026 NFL season starts tonight, and we only have to wait four more days to see the Chicago Bears kick off their season. The Bears are coming off a season where they set a new high-water mark for total scrimmage yards (6,282).

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Four Matchups That Will Make or Break the Bears in Week 1 vs Panthers

The Chicago Bears' highly anticipated 2026 season is nearly upon us, with their Week 1 matchup against the Carolina Panthers now just four days away. The Panthers may not be Super Bowl contenders in 2026, but it'd be a mistake for the Bears to look past them.

Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 9

Bears vs. Panthers: Caleb Williams Won't Wear a Checkdown Charlie Disguise

Caleb Williams says he had to wear a disguise to avoid a mob scene when he went to a concert last week on his day off, "I had a mask on, some glasses and it was dark, so it was cool," Williams laughed.

Kyler Gordon News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Kyler Gordon Injury Update: Bears CB Targeting Mid-Season Return as Recovery Progresses Away From Team

Kyler Gordon has been dealing with a lingering calf injury that prevented him from participating in the Chicago Bears’ spring workouts and training camp.

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The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

How many of the signal callers tabbed to start under center in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 9

Bears’ Ben Johnson becomes latest to join Jaylon Johnson hype train

The Chicago Bears defense has gotten plenty of flack leading up to Week 1. But if Jaylon Johnson can return to form, the franchise would at least have a dynamic playmaker in their secondary.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

T.J. Edwards News / ChiCitySports / September 9

Bears’ TJ Edwards gets brutally honest on return from gruesome injury

Chicago Bears linebacker TJ Edwards appeared in just 10 games during the regular season due to hand and hamstring injuries. Then, he fractured his fibula in the Bears’ Wild Card Round win over the Green Bay Packers.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / September 8

Bears Name Braxton Jones Starting LT; Ozzy Trapilo Not Ready To Return

As the Bears prepare for a weekend trip to Carolina to open the season, they are doing so with plans for Braxton Jones to start at left tackle, per ESPN’s Courtney Cronin.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 8

Bears-Panthers Caleb Williams trade gets Ben Johnson take

In 2023, the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers made a trade that would forever change the course of both franchise’s history. Now facing off in Week 1, each organization can see where they stand.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / September 8

Bears’ Ben Johnson sends warning shot to all defensive coordinators

Head coach Ben Johnson is trying to ensure the Chicago Bears have one of the most potent offenses in the NFL. His expectations have been made clear to quarterback Caleb Williams and company.

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Caleb Williams News / A to Z Sports / September 8

Caleb Williams’ hype train is only getting started after one AFC coordinator just made a bold prediction about his future

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is quickly becoming a rising star in the NFL and one coordinator just took his hype train to a whole new level.

Dontae Manning News / Viral Sports News / September 8

Chicago Bears Terminate Contract of 24-Year-Old Defender

The Chicago Bears have waived 24-year-old defensive back Dontae Manning from injured reserve with an injury settlement, ending his contract with the club, via ESPN’s NFL transaction log.

NFL News / ChiCitySports / September 8

Offensive coordinator reveals how Bears will attack Panthers defense

The Chicago Bears are gearing up for a fierce Week 1 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Offensive coordinator Press Taylor is locked in on preparations.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 8

Biggest Takeaways From Chicago Bears' First Unofficial Depth Chart of Regular Season

The Chicago Bears are just days away from their first game of the 2026 NFL season and the team has now released its unofficial depth chart for Week 1. We never want to say anything is set in stone, but the Bears' first depth chart of the campaign gives us the answers we were looking for at five different positions.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Bears HC Ben Johnson Delivers Update on Rome Odunze

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze’s status for Sunday’s season opener remains uncertain after head coach Ben Johnson provided an update on the second-year receiver’s injury.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 8

Bears Settle on Veteran Starters for Now on the Defensive Side

The Bears defense heads into the opener preparing to face the Carolina Panthers with two starters who couldn't have been foreseen before training camp.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / September 8

Chicago Bears Name 2026 Team Captains

The Chicago Bears have named their five captains for the upcoming 2026 NFL season. The team has announced that QB Caleb Williams, OG Joe Thuney, LB TJ Edwards, DT Grady Jarrett, and K Cairo Santos will serve as the permanent captains.

Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / September 8

Bears optimistic about WR Rome Odunze (foot), CB Kyler Gordon (calf)

The Chicago Bears are optimistic about wide receiver Rome Odunze's availability for Sunday's season opener. Head coach Ben Johnson told reporters Tuesday that Odunze is "more day-to-day right now" with a foot injury sustained in practice last Thursday.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 8

Bears’ first unofficial depth chart of Week 1 provides clarity in the secondary but there’s still key offensive spots to watch

The Chicago Bears have released the first unofficial depth chart of Week 1 and there’s three big takeaways we need to address after hearing from head coach Ben Johnson.

Kyler Gordon News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 8

Bears CB Kyler Gordon Rehabbing Away From Team, Planning To Return Early In Season

According to Ian Rapoport, Bears CB Kyler Gordon is rehabbing his calf injury away from the team with his own trainer. However, Rapoport says Gordon is planning to return a few weeks into the season and resume practicing. Gordon is on injured reserve right now and would have to miss the first four games before he’s eligible to return.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 8

Bears rookie is already turning heads around the NFL after one preseason and showing what kind of weapon Ben Johnson has on his hands

Chicago Bears rookie TE Sam Roush might have had a quiet preseason, and might have a quiet first season, but those inside the league are already paying close attention to Ben Johnson’s new weapon.